Incident Update Airport Fire

Situation Summary

Firefighters on the Airport Fire were able to increase containment. Experienced hotshot crews are actively constructing fire lines in rugged terrain, employing strategies that minimize risks to personnel. Hand crews are playing a vital role in making progress during favorable weather conditions Aerial support is also instrumental, with aircraft dropping fire retardant to create barriers and slow the fire's spread, ensuring the safety of both firefighters and the public.

On the ground, fire engines are diligently patrolling the fire's perimeter, identifying opportunities for direct attack. In certain areas, such as Lake Elsinore, Decker Canyon Road, and Lakeland Village, firefighters have achieved notable success in increasing containment through mop-up efforts. The fire did slop over near the Harding Truck Trail yesterday and overnight access had been hindered by the challenging terrain; day shift will continue to work direct in that area due to it being safer to engage in the daytime hours.

We are aware that multiple structures have been either damaged or destroyed across the fire. Damage assessment teams are assessing the affected areas to determine the extent. Additional information will be provided as they become available.

Weather conditions are expected to remain favorable for firefighting efforts, with a thickening marine layer, mild temperatures, high humidity, and southwest winds. However, there is a risk of smoke and fog forming in lower drainages in the afternoon, potentially impacting air quality and visibility.

Firefighter’s priorities are to minimize fire impacts by constructing line directly on the fires edge when safe to do so, and to confine the fire to the smallest possible footprint.

Governor Gavin Newsom has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppressing the Airport Fire.

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3D Map

Road Closures

• Plano Trabuco / Joshua Drive                                      
• Santa Margarita Parkway / Antonio Parkway
• Plano Trabuco / Robinson Ranch                                   
• Avenida Empressa / Santa Margarita Parkway
• Antonio Parkway / Alas de Paz                                      
• Trabuco Canyon / Trabuco Creek
• Santiago Canyon Road                                                     
• Live Oak Canyon Road
• Ortega Highway (east of Quarry to Grand Avenue in Lake Elsinore)

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Orange County:

• Zones: ELC01, ORT01-B
• Areas include: Caspers Regional Park, San Juan Springs, Blue Jay campground.

Riverside County:

• Zones: RVC-1521, RVC-1622, RVC-1724, RVC-1724-B, RVC-1725, RVC-1798, RVC-1800, RVC-1802, RVC-1865, RVC-1866, RVC-1933, RVC-1934, RVC-1935, RVC-1999

Evacuation Warnings

Orange County:

• Zones: CDC01, CDC02, MOD01, ORT01-A, RSM01, RSM02, RSM03, SIL01, TBU01
• Areas include: Portions of Ortega Highway, Robinson Ranch HOA, Trabuco Highlands HOA, Trabuco Highland Apartment Complex, the East Side of Coto de Caza, Silverado Canyon, Modjeska Canyon, Rose Canyon Road, Trabuco Creek Road, Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Oaks Drive, Joplin Loop, Cook’s Corner, Dove Canyon, El Cariso.

Riverside County:

• Zones: LSN-1524, LSN-1525, LSN-1526, LSN-1623, LSN-1624, LSN-1625, LSN-1626, LSN-1627, LSN-1799, LSN-1803, RVC-1050, RVC-1052, RVC-1153-A, RVC-1154, RVC-1155, RVC-1156, RVC-1157, RVC-1158, RVC-1159, RVC-1160, RVC-1161, RVC-1259, RVC-1260, RVC-1261, RVC-1262, RVC-1263, RVC-1265, RVC-1266, RVC-1267, RVC-1269, RVC-1395, RVC-1396, RVC-1397, RVC-1398, RVC-1399, RVC-1400, RVC-1401, RVC-1402, RVC-1404, RVC-1405, RVC-1522, RVC-1523, RVC-1724-A, RVC-1726, RVC-1728, RVC-1729, RVC-1801, RVC-1804, RVC-1806, RVC-1807, RVC-1808, RVC-1809, RVC-1810, RVC-1867, RVC-1868, RVC-1869, RVC-1870, RVC-1936, RVC-2074, RVC-2142, RVC-2143

Evacuation Shelters

Orange County:

• Care and reception shelter(s):
• RSM Bell Tower Community Center: 22232 El Paseo;  Rancho Santa Margarita, CA  (Open 24 Hours)
• Large animal shelters
• Orange County Fairgrounds: 88 Fair Drive;  Costa Mesa, CA               
• Los Alamitos Race Course: 4961 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA             
• Nohl Ranch Saddle Club: 6352 E. Nohl Ranch Rd. Anaheim, CA
• Serrano Creek Stable in Lake Forest is currently full.
•   Animal services:
• Mission Viejo Animal Services is at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center to assist with sheltering pets and help evacuated residents reunite with their pets. If you need assistance with your pet, please call 949-470-3045 and press 2.                     
• OC Animal Care: 1630 Victory Rd., Tustin, CA    

Riverside County:

• Care and reception shetlers:
• Temescal Canyon High School: 28755 El Toro Road, Lake Elsinore, CA
• Santiago High School: 1395 E Foothill Pkwy, Corona, CA
• An additional Evacuation Shelter is open at Temescal Canyon High School in the big gym located at 28755 El Toro Rd, Lake Elsinore, CA. The site is equipped with cots, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, water, snacks, and welcoming staff. 

• Animal shelters:
• Jurupa Valley Animal Shelter: 6851 Van Buren Blvd, Jurupa Valley, CA
• An additional Large Animal Shelter is available at the Murrieta Equestrian Center located at 42670 Juniper St, Murrieta, CA. Basic food and water are available at animal shelters. If your pets/animals have special diets or special needs, please bring special food or medications with your animals.
• Riverside County residents needing assistance with large animal evacuations can call (951) 358-7387

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines

134

Water Tenders

15

Helicopters

10

Dozers

7

Hand Crews

8

Total Personnel

771

Cooperating Agencies